Overview

Health Systems Management is offered by Khalifa University. The M.Sc. in HSMA aims to moderate key shifts in healthcare delivery, necessitating optimal design, safe and cost-effective care delivery with optimal resource management.

Key Facts

The program provides students with an opportunity to deepen their knowledge in the broad field of systems engineering and management and contribute to the process of discovery and knowledge creation through original research in healthcare.

The interdisciplinary nature of the M.Sc. in HSMA program offers broad exposure and knowledge in systems thinking, data analytics, optimization, operational excellence, and management aspects of healthcare systems. The program prepares graduates to benefit from the scientific and technical developments rapidly taking place in the world today by raising the level of competitiveness and productivity. The program is designed for recent graduates and healthcare professionals aspiring to achieve high levels of responsibility in healthcare organizations in both public and private sectors. The program collaborates with various prestigious healthcare organizations and ministries in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and worldwide. This collaboration opens doors for students to engage in internships and potentially secure job opportunities upon graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Health Systems

Business Analytics and Statistics

Healthcare Operations Management

Digital Health Technologies and Innovation

Health Systems Quality Management
Systems Optimization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Health Informatics

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent (e.g. an upper second-class honors in a UK-style degree, from a reputable accredited institution).
A minimum level of English proficiency in the form of either:
iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 or equivalent, or
Overall academic IELTS score of 6.5, or
1550 EmSAT English score
A minimum quantitative score of 150 in the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for admission to all programs, with the exception of Master of Engineering in Health, Safety and Environment Engineering and the Master of Arts in International and Civil Security, where a minimum threshold is not set. Applicants for all programs should attempt all three sections of the GRE.
A minimum of two referee recommendations (provided via online form).
Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words).
Admission interview.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

150000 AED / year

≈ 150000 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

150000 AED / year

≈ 150000 AED / year

Living costs

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

5000 - 8600 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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